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Benny Perez: Youth Ministry at its finest

mservello — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:23:50 +0000

Back in 1996 I had Jude Fouquier speak at my summer camp. After seeing what we were all about, He told me of a guy in the country side of Washington state that was experiencing a revival. In a small town of 14,000 lived a man named Benny Perez who had a youth church of 1000 youth. Thats all he had to say to get me on the phone to invite him to our church. In the years to follow Benny and I became great friends. I was in his wedding and he was in mine. I consider Benny one of the greatest mentors in my life. I had the opportunity to visit Marrysville in the height of the Revival there. It was not only something that I will never forget, it shaped much of who I am today. Recently I came across some video form way back. With Benny’s permission I share it with you today. This was a tear jerker for me as it stirred in me my desire to see people delivered form the power of the devil. Here’s why Benny has come back to the Generation Conference every year since we started it:

Steve Furtick: WOW! Coming to the Generation Conference 2008!

mservello — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:25:57 +0000

Back in around 1996 I heard of a guy by the name of Benny Perez who’s youth church was exploding in a small town of about 14,000 in Washington state. Benny had over 1000 young people attending his services weekly in this sleepy little town. God was doing something special & I am proud to say I got to see it with my own eyes. It is something that is forever lodged in my memory. It changed the way I thought and did ministry. Well, as I have said in other blogs, God is doing something new and I don’t want to miss it. That is why it is my privilege to welcome Steve Furtick to the Generation Conference this year. Trust me you’re not gonna wanna miss this guy! He’s 27 years old. Planted a church two years ago, and the church has grown to over 4000 people! I believe in impartation. I believe there are people who are anointed to give us breakthroughs spiritually, practically, and even creatively. I believe Steve Furtick is going to bring the stuff…I don’t want anybody to miss it. Recently, Elevation Church(Steve’s church) put together this video celebrating their 2 year anniversary. Check it out here. Remember register early for the best seats!

Craig Groeschel: Pastor of the most Innovative Church in America.

mservello — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:08:57 +0000

Innovation is a great word isnt it? I like innovative…It breathes fresh air into you. Congratulations to Lifechurch.tv & Craig Groeschel for being picked as the most innovative church in america by Outreach magazine. Here’s the top ten:

LifeChurch.tv, Edmond, OK, Craig Groeschel

Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA, Mark Driscoll

Granger Community Church, Granger, IN, Mark Beeson

Flamingo Road Church, Cooper City, FL, Troy Gramling

Seacoast Church, Mount Pleasant, SC, Greg Surratt

Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA, Rick Warren

Mosaic Church, Los Angeles, CA, Erwin McManus

Fellowship Church, Grapevine, TX, Ed Young

North Point Community Church, Alpharetta, GA, Andy Stanley

Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL, Bill Hybels

Craig Groeschel is coming to Generation Conference 2008!

samluce — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:26:13 +0000

Craig Groeschel is coming to Generation Conference. Pastor Mike broke it on his blog. Here is the link. Craig Groeschel @ the Generation Conference 2008.